Lucas Cassity reached the final of the QS in Costa Rica
Brianna Barthelmess and Story Martinez reached the semis, Hayden Rodgers and Alana Lopez won.
Carlos Muñoz dislocated his shoulder while competing in the QS tournament in his home country.
“I tried to adjust it in the middle of the heat to see if I could continue competing, but I couldn’t,” the Costa Rican said.
Kelly: “If I get a wildcard for Pipe, I’d use it for the rest of my life.”
The best in history wants to continue competing in tubular events
Weekly editorial: Conditions changed, and so did the results
The combination of talent, courage, and hunger led to surfers who were among the last to win the Tahitian leg of the CT; and hopefully Fiji will also become a strong contender, and if Kelly wants to go, let him go!
Erin Brooks and Seth Moniz won at Teahupoo
The top of the rankings remained unchanged with Italo and Gabriela at the top heading into Fiji
Alan finished fifth, climbing six places in the rankings for now.
It is currently in 21st position, within the reclassification zone.
Alejo and Brisa said goodbye to the event
The Argentine, sidelined with a knee injury, couldn't handle Pittar, while the Costa Rican had a very inspired Caity Simmers to contend with.
Slater's historic performance at the Tahiti Pro has ended
In a series of few waves, Jack Robinson beat him by 15 to 8,46
Alan Cleland hit the pin to knock out local favorite Kauli Vaast
He jumped six places in the live rankings, to 21st; he enters the reclassification zone; he will face Seth Moniz in the quarterfinals
In the decimal battery, Nadia made it into the quarterfinals
She knocked Lakey Peterson out and is now ninth in the live rankings; she'll face Isabella Nichols
It's funny that some people questioned Kelly's presence at this event
A relevant comment, with or without the benefit of hindsight.
“It was a very emotional series. I almost started crying afterwards. It was great.”
What Slater said after scoring 19 points to beat Medina: He responded to haters, addressed Medina's situation, and said he believes he can win the event
Jon and Nico reached the semis in the LQS in England
The event was dominated by the French, who won both the men's and women's categories.
Alejo won his series against Kanoa
He reached his third round of 16 of the year and will now face George Pittar; with Leo out, Ítalo will leave Tahiti ranked number one.
Daniella Rosas won the QS 4000 in Natal
Joaquín Muñoz Larreta was the best in the men's draw and made it to the quarterfinals, as did Sol Aguirre; Alonso Correa reached the round of 16.
Janire González Etxebarri won the QS 4000 in England and rose to number one in the rankings
Sean Gunning and Sol Borelli made it to the final; the longboard event, with Jon Garmendia and Nico Andrade in the semifinals, is still to be decided.
Jake Marshall and Sierr Kerr won the US Open and took the top spot in the rankings.
They defeated Kanoa Igarashi and Isla Huppatz respectively in the grand final
The ISA resolved the scheduling conflict with CT of the Philippines
The elite players, as they enter in round 3, will start on the 11th, one day after the end of the waiting period for the newly announced CT.
Daniella Rosas made progress in Huntington
Sol, Ariane, Leilani, and Janire said their goodbyes; the men haven't gone into the water yet; Lucas, Alan, and Carlos are present at the event
In incredible waves, the Fiji CT defined wildcards
Teo Degei and Ulukilupetea Kurop will debut in the elite
Did the WSL announce changes for CS?
Can the quota be expanded to accommodate additional CT participants?
Ariane and Sol finished third in Ballito
They equaled their best historical results in CS, starting the season on the right foot
Sol Aguirre made it to the semifinals in Ballito
The Peruvian started her campaign to enter the CT strong
A WSL VIP experience in Portugal costs between US$6300 and US$8300
Airfare and meals are not included.
Amatriain withdrew from the Challenger Series
"The priority is to get back to 100%, instead of rushing back before I'm really ready," reflected the Basque surfer.
Ariane, Sol, Leilani and Brisa advanced and made it to the round of 16 in Ballito
Daniella, Janire, Arena and Nadia said goodbye to the event in the round of 32
WSL awarded wildcard to John Mark Tokong for Philippine stage
There will be three venues in total at the event because men's and women's trials will also be held.
Among the men, the Ballito Pro was left without any Spanish speakers.
Sean Gunning, Yago Dominguez, Lucca Mesinas and Conor Donegan couldn't make it past the 64 round
Yago, Sean, and Conor advanced in Ballito
Alonso and Nadav said goodbye to the event; the women are in the water
The WSL channel will be available on Roku and Amazon.
The organization partnered with the two streaming giants
These are the Tahiti Pro series.
Nadia versus Veselko, Brisa versus Sakura, Alan versus Samuel, Alejo versus Kanoa, and Marco will face Barron.
Slater will be a wildcard for the Tahiti Pro
"I hope the conditions in Tahiti are excellent so that we all have a good challenge," declared the greatest of all time.
Ibone Gómez, Sol Borelli and Leo Apreda made the final in Capbreton
All three climbed in the European ranking that qualifies for the junior world championship
Eimeo Czermak and Kelia Gallina won the trials and made it into the CT
In stunning conditions at Teahupoo
Editorial: The WSL has just shot itself in the foot
And the best surfers from major powers like Brazil, the United States, and Australia; the dumbest move in the league's history?
One small but important detail: The new dates coincide with the Peruvian World Surfing Games.
A couple of days after the CT slots were increased, the WSL announced the new date for the Punta Rocas event.
Finally, the WSL sent out a statement confirming the CT in the Philippines.
It will be stage 11, after Portugal and before Abu Dhabi and Pipe (if the Saudi Arabian stop takes place); one of the reduced-capacity stages, with 16 women and 24 men
The CT trials at Teahupoo will take place between tomorrow and Sunday
The guests have not yet been announced, but all indications are that they will be 100% local; the best men and the best women will make it into the main event
The Philippines is emerging as a strong candidate for the next stage of the CT.
The world awaits the official announcement, but Cloud 9 is strongly rumored to be the surprise stage of the tour; Medina apparently didn't like it, saying that "it's a joke."
WSL announced that “there will be a new stop on the world tour”
“It was such a good wave that we had to say yes,” they explained in an email sent to the competitors.
Odriozola, Ibarra and Gómez made the final at the JQS in Ferrol
Romanian Rabinovitch and Dutch Van der Huls won the event; Odriozola and Gómez are now the leaders of the ranking
Ginger Caimi from the Canary Islands was crowned European champion and qualified again for the CT
Jon Garmendia finished third in the men's race
Yago and Sawyer won in Saquarema
The Brazilian is now second in the ranking, the American third; Teahupoo and Fiji are next.
Leo Fioravanti is the new world number one
For the first time in history, an Italian is at the top of the WSL Championship Tour rankings. “It’s crazy. This is what I’ve dreamed of my whole life,” he said.
QS will be held in Costa Rica in August
Authorities confirmed it today at a press conference; Playa Hermosa will once again host an international tournament; the first QS event in the country after eight years.
Spain and Portugal will hold international QSs 6000 events.
There are now five events that will award points for the QS and CS; Pantín and Matosinhos are added to the list
WSL's contract with Apple was extended to include the use of the iPhone 17 for its networks
The Apple Watch was joined by its newest phone
Apple launched advertising for its watch worn at CT events
Surfers highlight how important it is to have him in competition
“I am the last of the Mohicans of the generation that began with me 40 years ago.”
Renato Hickel and his 40 years in the WSL in an interview, about everything surrounding and surrounding his work; "there are about 20 individual groups interested in the league," he says about the much-discussed sale of the company
Nadia was eliminated in the semifinals and leaves Brazil ranked in the top 10.
Getting closer to securing reclassification and fighting to be rookie of the year
Nadia beat Caity and made it to the semifinals for the second time this year
She's in the top 10 of the live rankings; one step away from the final, she'll face Tya Zebrowski; Brisa and Marco were eliminated in the round of 16.
Nadia beat Molly and made it to the quarterfinals for the second time this year
It's currently 11th in the live rankings.
Nadia and Brisa made it to the round of 16
The first one is against Picklum, the second one will face Lindblad
Marco Mignot defeated Mamiya and advanced back to the round of 16
Now she will face Yago Dora again; Muñiz couldn't beat Ethan Ewing
Medina will have a logo on the tip of his board during the Saquarema CT
Vila Velha University will be its main sponsor at the event
Lucas Chumbo will be the second wildcard entry in the Rio Pro.
Neither a local trial nor a CS regional surfer; a wildcard entry due to being a local surfer sponsored by GWM.
Merrick invading the CT: He brought boards for Ewing and Yolanda
The Australian did not use CIs in competition, but the Portuguese woman did.
The winner of the Rio Pro will take home almost $150.000
In addition to the 80.000 paid for the tour, almost 70.000 will be added, which is the cost of a GWM Tank 300 that will also be awarded to the winner.
These are the Rio Pro series.
The second wildcard matchup remains undecided; Jordy is still absent; Alan will face Samuel, Alejo will play Ethan, Marco will take on Barron, Nadia will play Yolanda, and Brisa will face Alyssa.
Weslley Dantas received a wildcard for the Rio Pro
Tatiana will join the other male wildcard, which is yet to be determined.
This morning's performance: Rio Waida on two incredibly well-surfed waves
Indonesian is very connected to Punta Roca: carvings, climbing, barrels and aerials
DUKE News Report 1 of the Surf City El Salvador Pro 2026
Everything happening in Punta Roca in under three minutes - With special guest Bryan Pérez
“Who is in charge of manufacturing the boards?”
The question Johnny Cabianca asked himself after Britt Merrick told him that she goes to almost all the CTs and a good portion of the challengers, as she said in an interview.
Tatiana Weston Webb will be wildcard in the Saquarema CT
The Brazilian will return to competition after stepping away from the tour to become a mother.
The WSL partnered with a dating app
SURF will be the matchmaker for the US Open of Surfing; those who use it should tag the WSL and they will find people with similar interests, they say in a statement.
Understand the controversy surrounding Italo's victory and his many reversals
Those against it say that many aerial maneuvers aren't real surfing, while those in favor say that it's innovative and the sport wouldn't evolve without them.
Early signs show plenty of waves for the Surf City El Salvador Pro
If the extended forecast holds true, get ready; and with a good warm-up too.
Lía Díaz is the new North American champion and has made it into the CT
He became the first Costa Rican, male or female, to enter the CT longboarding competition.
Italo Ferreira and Carissa Moore won in Raglan
The Brazilian is the new leader in the ranking; Carissa is now sixth; Gabriela Bryan will wear yellow lycra in El Salvador
WSL photographer injured by shark or sea lion
Ed Sloane left the field with difficulty but is stable; the event was stopped during the semifinal between Yago and Italo.
After Raglan, four of the top 5 are sure to be Brazilian.
Miguel, Medina, Italo, and Yago are guaranteed spots; and two Brazilians are sure to finish in the top two.
Alejo and Marco said goodbye to Raglan
The Argentinian couldn't beat Rio Waida and the Mexican lost to Yago Dora
New Zealand CT off for three days
The competition can only resume on Friday, although internally they believe there's a better chance it will start on Saturday; two days are absolutely needed to complete the event.
Hennessy remains the second highest-paid athlete in the Costa Rican government.
Her income decreased, but in dollars it remains the same amount: US$2800 per month; Leilani McGonagle maintained her scholarship at US$900.
Willcox: “Oddly enough, Brazilians and Australians are similar”
The Australian dedicated a video to recounting everything that happened with Yago Dora at the Margaret River CT.
Mignot defeated Mamiya and advanced to the round of 16
Now he will face Yago Dora; this is the third event that has made it to this round, and he sits in 14th position in the virtual ranking.
Editorial: How great it is that New Zealand is part of the tour
And a memory of that amazing youth world championship in 2010 that showed me one of the most beautiful countries I've ever visited.
Alejo advanced to the round of 16, Alan was eliminated, Marco has not yet competed.
The Argentinian achieved the second-best total so far in the round
Brisa and Nadia said goodbye to Raglan early
In round 1, the Costa Rican player couldn't beat Alyssa Spencer, and the Basque player lost to Tya Zebrowski.
"Italo Ferreira has caught nearly 80% of the waves"
Cederman on what's been happening with Raglan's lineup lately: "It gets a bit annoying when you just want to relax."
The CT “is by far the biggest surfing event held in New Zealand”
Ben Kennings, chief executive of Surfing New Zealand, on how the Raglan stop on the tour was made a reality in about five months; they are spending between $3 and $4 million.
Ítalo's first surfing session in Raglan
"Italo surfs wonderfully at Raglan and I think he has a very good chance of taking the victory," said the video's author.
Jacob Szekely, hired by the WSL, fired within a week
"All these kids are my friends. I want to show how funny, cool, and entertaining they can be in front of the camera," he stated.
Slater was included in the pool's sales package.
The buyer is believed to have been Global Mutual Properties Limited, a fund managing US$5000 billion; “the sale does not affect WSL’s business or operations”
“Today, the WSL experience goes far beyond competition.”
WSL Latin America President Ivan Martinho says about how the tournaments in Brazil have also evolved into music festivals, and that more are coming.
WSL is seeking investors and considering putting itself up for sale.
They hired Raine Group, a specialist consultancy, to guide them through the process
The fact: Luana Silva is not the first Brazilian to lead the world ranking
It was Jacqueline Silva in 2004 after winning stage 1 of that year's tour
The New Zealand CT series are now set
Nadia goes with Tya, Brisa against Alyssa, Alan against Griffin, Marco versus Barron, and Alejo with Pittar.
Nadia Erostarbe: “The best event of my life so far”
“I reached the semifinals against the best and got excellent scores in every heat!” she exclaimed.
Catalina Zariquiey was vice-president of the QS 4000 in Ubatuba
Vicky Muñoz Larreta was ranked fifth and is now second in the regional ranking
Nadia finished third in the Gold Coast and climbed to 9th in the rankings
She narrowly missed beating Steph Gilmore, who won the event; Ewing won among the men; Medina and Luana leave Australia as leaders
Nadia Erostarbe beat Caroline and advanced to the quarterfinals
She secured her best result of the year so far; she will face Gabriela Bryan; Cleland and Muñiz said goodbye to the event
Nadia won her Round 1 series at Snappers
He beat Spencer with a total of 15,16; now he'll face Marks in a backside duel; Mignot beat Mamiya; Brisa couldn't overcome Vahine
These are the Gold Coast CT series
Nadia faces Alyssa, Brisa faces Vahine, Alan faces Jack, Marco faces Barron and Alejo faces Pittar; Dimity Stoyle and Reef Heazlewood won the local wildcard
George Pittar and Lakey Peterson won at Margaret River
There was controversy over the priority decision at a key moment in the grand final against Medina; the Brazilian is the new leader of the ranking
Tom Butland: “My emotions are running high right now”
She won the wildcard for the New Zealand CT and this is what she had to say in an interview
Tom Butland and Alani Morse won at Raglan and got into their CT
Two more Kiwis join the historic New Zealand tournament
Brazil went from having one quarter-finalist in Margaret to four this year
Including Bells makes eight green and yellows among the top 16 in both tournaments, versus one last year
43% of the CT de Bells audience was Brazilian
The time change didn't deter the green and yellow-clad fan who followed the tournament the most; Australia came in second with 27%.
The Swellian entered the chat: “It is not acceptable for outsiders to get involved.”
The Australian podcast engaged in an exchange with Dora; “Your manager, on the other hand, behaved very badly and disrespected a much-loved Australian at home, and he should be reported for it.”
Costa Rican and Israeli Nadav Attar qualified for the 2026 Challengers
“Getting here was my biggest goal in recent years, and saying that I’ve achieved it is a feeling that’s hard to describe in words,” he said.
Peace was made between James and Jacob
“Today Jacob, my team and I decided to meet to talk and sort things out,” Yago wrote, accompanying a photo of the two of them hugging.
Alan, Marco and Alejo eliminated in Margaret
They were unable to defeat Medina, Crosby Colapinto, and Ethan Ewing respectively in round 2
Tyler Wright left Bells, Sophie McCulloch took his place
“Due to injury,” the WSL wrote; all series have been changed; it is highly likely the event will start tomorrow.
British Alys Barton appeals to her supporters to pay for her CS entry
He needs to raise US$34.000 to pay for flights, accommodation, registration fees, and other expenses.
Ítalo Ferreira is now coached by Leandro Dora
“At the start of the season, I began without a coach and felt vulnerable and even insecure, not only technically, but also emotionally,” said Ítalo
Pupo and Bryan won at Bells
They are the new leaders of the world ranking; they beat the 2025 champions, Dora and Picklum, in the final
Italo Ferreira did an amazing aerial move in his series with Medina.
“I don’t think we’ve ever seen anything like this happen in competition, in history,” said commentator Richie Lovett.
Nadia couldn't beat Caity and said goodbye to Bells in the ninth.
The series was decided by a very narrow margin: 11,20 to 10,56
Slijpen, Bouchgua, Masencamp, De Vries, Baum and Lepront qualified for the challengers
The six who qualified through Africa were determined today
Griffin: “My goal is to win five competitions this year”
The Californian is heading into the 2026 season with confidence; he says that outside the water he has been doing Pilates; “I don’t lift weights with much intensity,” he says.
Nadia made progress in Bells
She will now face Caity Simmers; Brisa couldn't beat Kika Veselko; Steph Gilmore and Ethan Ewing were eliminated from the event
For Filipe, the title this year will be won by either Yago, Gabriel, Ítalo, or him.
“We have some very strong names to fight for the title until the end,” he said, pointing to Griffin as an international threat.
WSL on the Imbituba case: “It does not contradict the way we have organized events in the past”
“Although in 2018 we made a firm commitment to offering equal prize money for men and women across all WSL circuits, we are struggling to reach the minimum number of participants,” Stapelberg stated.
Why did Nadia choose 72 for her lycra on the CT?
The tribute he made to his mother, Erika, is now on sale on the WSL website for $100
One of the favorites has a problem; or a dilemma, rather.
How will Gabriel's indecision about his equipment affect him? He had five months of vacation and is deciding between Merrick and Cabianca just four days before the start of the tournament.
Free surfing beforehand in Bells with the best in the world
Fun waves at Bells, pre-party atmosphere, and Medina trying out Mericks and Cabiancas
The inside story of Alonso Correa's qualification for the Challengers
The minute-by-minute account of what happened in Floripa, in video
Cleland left Oakley and signed with Goodr.
“One of the most comfortable pairs of glasses I’ve ever worn,” said the Mexican.
WSL Brazil ignored surfers and its own rulebook and capped the women's QS 6000 at 32
The series were published with 32 surfers advanced to round 1; more than 20 surfers traveled to Brazil and were eliminated; the men's championship will have 96 athletes
After 15 years together, Tyler Wright and Rip Curl did not renew their contract.
The Australian surfer went seven months without surfing and returned to the water a few weeks ago, shortly before the CT began.
According to its rulebook, the WSL cannot hold a QS 6000 with a maximum of 32 competitors.
It states that: “it must accommodate a minimum of 72 surfers” and details the format to be used
Surfers outraged by cap imposed by WSL for Imbituba's QS 6000
They claim that the maximum quota for them is 32 versus 96 for men; more than 20 have already been left out; several of them say they are there with paid accommodation.
Photos of Thiago Passeri's victory in the QS 4000 in Floripa
A look back at the best moments of the historic victory
Dantas, Barbosa, Silva and Kainalo are guaranteed spots in the Challengers
Wesslley is already the South American champion; none of the four can be removed from the top 7; with Alonso already in, there are two places left.
Alonso Correa is already guaranteed a spot in the Challengers.
With the round of 32 now closed, there's no way they can knock him out of the top 7 that qualifies
Nadia, CT 2026 full, in an interview: “This year with the goal of making the top 10”
The whole journey according to her: From the low of losing early in Newcastle to the high of having her qualification confirmed, to now facing the very elite of world surfing
The 2025 season had the highest viewership in WSL history
According to a study by the Nielsen consultancy, the events reached 80 million views annually, representing a 39% increase; it is “elevating the sport to new heights on the world stage,” said CEO Ryan Crosby.
Lucas Vicente on CS: “The level isn’t high… It’s brutal”
The former junior world champion made a series of observations after completing a full season in the B league: “You can train every day, give it your all, and still lose.”
Another pickup truck for the winners of the Australian leg
Two GWM Tank 300s are available for the best man and woman after Bells, Margaret, and Snappers.
Cibilic, Robson and Berry also secured spots in the 2026 CT
Now there are two spots left and three surfers with a mathematical chance of getting them; Muñoz and Cassity made it to the round of 16.
Nadia lost and was left at the mercy of the other results.
Fifth in the ranking, it can drop as low as 7th to stay within the qualifying zone
El Salvador will once again be key in defining the longboard world champion.
The format changed; they won't be finals but will award 50% more points and will bring together the top 12 in the ranking; the Abu Dhabi pool was removed and a stage in the Philippines was added
A Firewire by Dan Mann won Kelly's Stab in the Dark
And it gave rise to a good number of conspiracy theories because he is one of the owners of the brand.
Mexican Enzo Ackerman won in Barbados
Cleland, Cabrero and Cassity made the podium; McGonagle and Mesinas secured their spots in the challenger series
Arena Rodríguez and Catalina Zariquiey won the QS for Young Ladies
Gabriel Vargas and Romeo Chávez reached the final in the men's pro and junior categories respectively
18 out of 58 CTs voted against the new classification
Considering those already qualified (like Tya), wildcards and 2025 members
Editorial: It seems some CTs are afraid to compete in the ISAs
They claim to be the best competitive surfers on the planet, but they fear losing to emerging nations at the WSG.
Billy Stairmand received a wildcard for the New Zealand CT
He is the first of three Kiwis who will compete with the world's surfing elite in May at Raglan
Dane Henry received a wildcard for the Bells' CT
He was caught at home with Mick Fanning holding the lycra.
Confirmed: An international QS 6000 event will be able to contribute to the regional ranking
WSL updated the regulations for the formation of qualifiers for each region
In an emotional video, Alejo Muñiz announced that he will retire after the 2026 CT tournament.
“I don’t know how this last year is going to end, but I know how I want to live it: Giving 100% as I always have,” he said.
Sally Fitzgibbons guaranteed another return to the CT
She is the third to achieve this, and now there are four places available and one stage remaining.
Nadia Erostarbe finished ninth in Pipe
She maintained her fifth place in the ranking, while Annette González Etxebarri fell to seventh; both remain in the qualifying zone for the final stage
Weekly Editorial: Two hard blows from the WSL to its biggest fans
To the surfers and the usual specialized media
Callum Robson won the CS at Pipe and is now in contention to return to the CT
Cibilic, Colapinto and Hanneman completed the final, the latter being the only one guaranteed a spot on the CT, nine places remain for Newcastle
They gave the green light to Thrillers at Killers
Todos Santos will be pumping with the swell that reaches its peak on Saturday morning; Quetzal, Andrés and Isabelle will be there.
WSL will deny image rights to anyone who speaks against it.
Furthermore, they reported that they prohibited the use of videos until after the final day, only photos; provided they are accompanied by an article, links and mentions.
Muñoz and Amatriain made it to the round of 32 at Pipe
Along with Arena, Annette and Nadia, they are the only Spanish speakers still alive at the event
The unequal treatment of Hawaiians and the injustice it creates for CS competitors
For the first time in Challenger history, a round of invited local players has been created; it adds to the spectacle but leaves much to be desired in terms of sporting quality.
These are Pipe's CS series
Unlike the rest of the tour, they created an entire round for Hawaiians; Simmers, Picklum, and Brooks were entered.
John John will attempt to sail around the world in his sailboat in 2026
The three-time champion's message: "This is not a retirement, just continuing down a different path for now."
John John will continue his break in 2026 and will not compete on the CT.
He will continue traveling the world with his family, “this is our dream right now,” he said; Ramzi received a wildcard for the season
Thanks to her qualification for Tokyo, Silvana Lima was able to buy three houses
One for her and two for each of her parents; after suffering several financial problems, her career settled down at age 35
Imbituba's QS ranking confirmed for 2026, and will now be worth 6000 points
And it's been moved forward on the calendar to March 25-29
Teo Gale achieved a historic Panamanian victory at the Pismo Beach JQS
The WSL North America season kicked off at the top of the rankings; Lucca Mesinas reached the final of the QS 2000 and Sam Reidy the semifinals
Cleland signed up for the Pipe CS
He joins other CT members such as Joao Chianca, Cole Houshmand, Leo Fioravanti, Crosby Colapinto, Jake Marshall and Barron Mamiya
Skinner, Ebueza, Hoover and Taoka made it into the 2026 CT longboard
Melendres was eliminated in the semis and Schweizer in the quarters
WSL closed a deal with Navio Networks
To bring 24/7 surfing on the FAST channel to various streaming stations
Gordo and Julián advanced to the quarterfinals, Mafer said goodbye
They were two steps away from the finals and the top 2 which qualifies them for the CT
Costa Rican and Israeli Nadav Attar achieved the runner-up position in the WSL Junior World Championships
Janire González Etxebarri placed third in the event; Huapatz and Henry won the event
The continuation of the collaboration between Leandro Dora and Jack Robinson is in doubt.
“For my part, we will continue working. It depends on his decision. There are other factors, people in his life, situations that are still unresolved,” the coach stated.
These are all the competitors in the WSL Junior World Championship
In addition to Alfonso, Conor, Carla, Catalina and Nadav, who qualified regionally, the presence of Keoni, Lucas, Annette, Arena and Janire as wildcards was confirmed.
Arena, Catalina, Janire, Annette, Carla, Alfonso, Conor, Cassity, Lasa and Nadav on the WSL Junior World Cup list
Everything indicates that Spain, Peru, Venezuela, Costa Rica, and Mexico will be present in the Philippines.
“What impressed me about Ryan Crosby is that he stays behind the scenes. He doesn’t try to be in the public eye.”
What Kaipo says about the new and former CEO of the WSL
For the first time in history, a Chinese surfer won a WSL event
Jingwei Wang won the junior pro at the Riyue Bay event
WSL initiated legal action against Pedro Scooby
The Brazilian surfer had accused the institution of racism during the Saquarema CS in disagreement with the scores awarded to Wesley Dantas
Newcastle secured as a Challenger Tour stop in 2027
For now, it's the only stage confirmed by the WSL for that year.
Alonso made the podium at the Fortaleza QS
By finishing third, he entered the regional top 5 and therefore qualified for the Challengers.
Mexican Lucas Cassity made the podium at the Morro Bay QS
He was ranked third and is now seventh, within the qualifying zone for the Challengers.
John John also returns to competition in the QS (next week)
Pipe's 2000 race, which he himself sponsors, will also feature his brothers Ivan and Nathan among a powerful list of 160 entrants.
Carissa's return to competition will be this week at the Haleiwa QS.
The Hawaiian player registered for the event and is pre-qualified in round 2; she will also compete in the Pipe QS.
The switch to the Challenger format was key to Jesse Mendes' retirement
"You'd reach the quarterfinals and win $100, while you paid $200 just for registration (...) It was crazy. I said, 'I'm leaving. I've lived my dream,'" he recounted.
Alonso's vlog: QS 4000 in Espíritu Santo
"The waves were small, but there was no shortage of action," he says.
Ginger Caimi is looking for a sponsor
“You can choose from different sponsorship packages to suit your needs,” he says.
Alonso's fifth place in Ulé left him one place away from qualifying.
Catalina Zariquiey and Daniella Rosas finished fifth in the tournament; the latter climbed to third and secured a spot in the top qualifiers for CS
Prior to the Salvadoran week, Lía Díaz had won her first LQS
In her second appearance at a WSL event, the Costa Rican climbed to the top of the podium and the ranking; Gordo Melendres finished fifth.
Carissa: “I’m ready to face the challenges, the chaos, and the disorder.”
The Hawaiian reflected on her return: “The simple fact of showing up and giving my best, being able to come back from surfing and see the smile on my daughter’s face, will be a success.”
Carissa Moore will return to the tour in 2026
"I want my career to show my daughter, and hopefully other women, that we can achieve anything," the Hawaiian declared.
Leilani McGonagle reached the semis at the Jacksonville QS 2000
With this result, she moved up to fifth place in the North American regional, which qualifies her for the Challenger Series.
Odriozola won in Morocco
Alfonso Suárez was crowned European champion and, along with Carla Morera de la Vall and Conor Donnegan, qualified for the junior world championships in the Philippines; Sol Borrelli finished second in the event
Filipe Toledo returned to live in Brazil
After 11 years, he left his home in California and settled in Rio de Janeiro.
QS 2000 and JQS confirmed for Misses in February 2026
This will be the third consecutive year of the tournament on the classic left-hand turn south of Punta Hermosa.
Annette finished second in Saquá and within the qualifying zone
He advanced 15 spots in the rankings, from 21st to sixth; Hopkins and Pupo won the event.
Annette reached the final and entered the qualifying zone for the CT
The youngest won the duel between sisters; currently, two Basque surfers are in the top seven, which qualifies for the elite.
Annette, Arena and Janire reached the quarterfinals in Saquarema.
They are now 13, 14 and 25 respectively in the live rankings
These are the Saquarema CS series
The event starts tomorrow; CT top surfer and local wave rider Joao Chianca is signed up.
